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DETROIT (AP) — Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a show at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston and was rushed to a hospital, later blaming the episode on forgetting to eat or drink water. Santana, 74, was “doing well” Wednesday after being taken from his show to the emergency department at McLaren Clarkston for observation Tuesday night, manager Michael Vrionis in a statement. READ MORE: 3 People Arrested In Shooting Death Of Ypsilanti Township Man On Facebook Live “Just taking it easy,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer posted to Facebook just after midnight. “Forgot to eat and drink water so I dehydrated and passed out. Blessings and miracles to you all.” It was not immediately known when Santana would resume his tour, although Wednesday’s show at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, has been postponed. He and his band have been touring with Earth, Wind & Fire. READ MORE: Interest In Unionizing Grows Among Michigan … [Read more...] about Carlos Santana ‘Doing Well’ After Collapsing Onstage At Pine Knob Music Theatre

YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Two women and one man have been arrested in connection to the death of a Ypsilanti Township man who was shot and killed while live on Facebook last month. According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened at about 11 a.m. on June 28 in the 1000 block of Nash Avenue. Authorities say 46-year-old Terrill Smith was live-streaming when the shooting “was overheard/witnessed by many.” READ MORE: Carlos Santana 'Doing Well' After Collapsing Onstage At Pine Knob Music Theatre Police found Smith lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and died from his injuries. Terrill Smith (courtesy: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office) “Prior to being removed, the video had been shared numerous times and countless people were exposed to the reality of gun violence here in our community,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. READ MORE: Interest In Unionizing Grows Among Michigan Starbucks … [Read more...] about 3 People Arrested In Shooting Death Of Ypsilanti Township Man On Facebook Live

YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Divas program is gearing up to bring aviation to Metro Detroit high school girls next month. The free program — a partnership with STEM Flights — aims to introduce students to a day in the life of a woman in aviation. READ MORE: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns This Year: Here's What To Know According to a press release, the students will meet women in the industry, take a plane ride with a pilot and tour an air traffic control tower and an airplane hangar. “Our goal for Digital Divas is to expose young girls to every type of STEM career that exists,” Bia Hamed, EMU director of K-12 STEM outreach and Digital Divas program director, said in a statement. “STEM Flights is another avenue to help interest our girls in aviation and the benefits of joining an ever-growing robust industry by using hands-on, real-life experience.” The program is scheduled for noon on Aug. 18 at Willow Run Airport. READ … [Read more...] about Eastern Michigan University Launches Program Exposing High School Girls To Careers In Aviation

(CBS DETROIT) — The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect who shot a 51-year-old man on June 26. Police say at about 1:25 a.m., the suspect was riding a bike in the area of Kendall and 14th streets when they fired shots, hitting the victim, before fleeing the scene. READ MORE: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns This Year: Here's What To Know Video of the suspect below: READ MORE: Michigan Reports 13,102 New COVID-19 Cases, 64 Deaths Over The Last Week Police say the victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for his injuries, Anyone with information is asked to contact DPD’s 10th Precinct at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up. MORE NEWS: Free COVID-19 Tests Available To 60K Michigan Households In At-Risk Communities © 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. … [Read more...] about Detroit Police Search For Suspect Who Shot 51-Year-Old Man

YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Two Ypsilanti teens, ages 17 and 15, were arrested Tuesday after police say they stole a vehicle in a home invasion and led police on a chase. According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, a woman in Superior Township called authorities at about 7:35 a.m. and said she was sleeping when a neighbor woke and informed her that her door was open and some belongings were across the yard. The woman also reported that her vehicle was stolen. READ MORE: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns This Year: Here's What To Know Hours later, at about 2 p.m., officials say deputies spotted the woman’s vehicle in Ypsilanti Township and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled at high speed, leading police on a chase into Wayne County and then back into Washtenaw County. Two Ypsilanti teens, ages 17 and 15, were arrested Tuesday after police say they stole a vehicle and led police on a chase. (credit: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office) The driver … [Read more...] about Ypsilanti Teens Accused Of Stealing Vehicle Arrested After Police Chase Ends In Fiery Crash

(CBS DETROIT) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is providing 300,000 free COVID-19 tests to 60,000 households in at-risk communities. Through Project ACT, an expanded partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, eligible households will receive one kit with five tests. READ MORE: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns This Year: Here's What To Know Residents can request the tests once per month in July and August. “Testing remains both a critical and helpful tool in managing the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring our loved ones and neighbors don’t get infected,” Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive, said in a press release. READ MORE: Michigan Reports 13,102 New COVID-19 Cases, 64 Deaths Over The Last Week Anyone seeking to order tests can visit AccessCOVIDTests.org and input their zip code to see if they live in the qualifying area. Those without internet access can contact 211 to order. For more information about testing, visit … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 Tests Available To 60K Michigan Households In At-Risk Communities